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Historic
Mirage IV to star in nightshoot! TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Yorkshire Air Museum’s Dassault giant headlines photoshoot…
Devotion: have you seen it?
FlyPast’s Jamie Ewan reviews one of the most anticipated war films of recent years – Devotion
Want to buy a Gnat in Red Arrows colours?
A Folland Gnat and a full size replica Hawk, plus a range of aircraft parts are being offered for sale in an online auction.
Experimental jets get an airing at Cosford
TSR2 among test airframes to come outside — briefly — during hangar reshuffle
Military
Argentina receives new C-130H under lease from US
The USAF has leased a Lockheed C-130H Hercules from the Georgia ANG to the Argentine Air Force, marking the beginning of an 11-month collaboration that will see the tactical transport play a crucial role in logistical support and supply operations across Argentina and Antarctica
Lightnings go Dutch: Assessing the impact of the F-35A on the RNLAF
As the second of three Royal Netherlands Air Force squadrons continues its transition from the F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II, Gert Kromhout assesses the fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter's impact on the Dutch air arm
Commercial
Digital twinning - how can it help aerospace?
What does the digital twin have to offer aerospace manufacturers and their customers? Mark Broadbent finds out
Scotland publishes space sustainability roadmap
Scotland’s space sector has published a sustainability roadmap, underscoring its commitment to the environment
GALLERY: Elizabeth II - the real Queen of the Skies
During her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II flew further, faster and more often than any other British monarch. Key.Aero presents a selection of images depicting her relationship with aviation over the decades
Air Canada donates Lockheed Electra for permanent display
The flag carrier has donated its Lockheed L-10A Electra to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada in Winnipeg.
Flight Simulation
XtremeAIR XA41 for X-Plane released
Vertigo Design has announced the XtremeAIR XA41 (AKA "Sbach 300") for X-Plane 11 and 12 is now available.
Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives at Solent Airport
Solent Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been faithfully recreated by Burning Blue Design, based on a 2022 ground layout with accurate runways, taxiways and custom signage.
DCS: Black Shark 3 released
Eagle Dynamics has released the Early Access version of Black Shark for DCS.